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How to restore bookmarks from a previously factory restored computer that used firefox as the default browser?

kelliann1985
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I was using Firefox as my default browser and my computer was unexpectedly restored to factory setting. Is it possible to restore my bookmarks?

I was using Firefox as my default browser and my computer was unexpectedly restored to factory setting. Is it possible to restore my bookmarks?

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Was this the kind of Windows refresh/restore that creates a folder named 

C:\Windows.old

In that case, it probably contains a copy of your old settings.

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Chosen Solution

Was this the kind of Windows refresh/restore that creates a folder named 

C:\Windows.old

In that case, it probably contains a copy of your old settings.